Great information, Dr.!
I am living proof that one can indeed make the necessary changes without
having to have surgery for blocked bile duct/gallstones. My allo-doctor (a
specialist) at that time wanted to perform surgery, but we had a falling out
and he never got his hands (in) me. {whew}. I am not saying I would deny
surgery if faced with the same problem again; the level of pain was
intolerable and definitely life-threatening. It was simply not an option
for me at the time, however.
Although I was not overweight when I started getting gallstones, my diet
needed some big changes. I was putting off the inevitable – completely
cutting out ‘fatty’ foods. Now I eat mostly non-fat and some low-fat foods,
and am eating 1/2 to 2/3 of my food “raw” (salads, fruit, etc.), along with
lots of natural juices. I am also lactose intolerant (so no more dairy).
On occasion, I will use lactaid milk products to cook with, but not
frequently.
However, I do have ‘genetic’ high cholesterol (between 400-500!). This
combined with becoming very ill after an automobile accident (septicemia and
osteomyelitis resulting in osteonecrosis of my lower legs and jaw), and the
general lack of exercise (due to being bedridden for 4 years), added up to
major dietary problems, gallstones included. After one major ‘gallstone’
episode my digestion completely shut down for awhile, it was terrifying (not
to mention frustrating!). I went to an excellent Chinese acupuncturist and
he gave me herbal teas to drink (along with acupuncture), which got my
digestion up and running again.
As I cannot tolerate allopathic anti-cholestemic (sp?) drugs, I have had to
make major dietary/lifestyle changes and still do not know for certain that
my cholesterol level has dropped at all (nor do I know for certain that my
bile duct is unblocked). I am still taking Milk Thistle and Artichoke
Extract for my liver and Bromelain (pineapple enzymes) capsules to help with
digestion.
I am being treated by a professional homeopath now and we are making steady
progress.
Thanks again for the great advice!
Best regards,
